A Corporation Distributes Land and the Related Liability in a Nonliquidating

question 89

Multiple Choice

A corporation distributes land and the related liability in a nonliquidating distribution to a shareholder. The land (a capital asset) has an adjusted basis of $70,000, an FMV of $100,000 and is subject to a mortgage of $120,000. The corporation must recognize

• A)a $20,000 capital loss.
• B)a $50,000 capital gain.
• C)a $70,000 capital gain.
• D)no gain or loss.

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Definitions:

Net Income

Net income is the total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue, indicating the company's profitability.

Bonds Payable

Bonds payable are long-term debts issued by corporations or governments, where the issuer promises to pay the bondholder a specific sum of money at future dates.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, usually with voting rights.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a company out of its profits to shareholders, usually in the form of cash.